Hebrews 3:5

Authorized King James Version

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And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;

Original Language Analysis

καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 1 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Μωσῆς Moses G3475
Μωσῆς Moses
Strong's: G3475
Word #: 2 of 15
moseus, moses, or mouses (i.e., mosheh), the hebrew lawgiver
μὲν verily G3303
μὲν verily
Strong's: G3303
Word #: 3 of 15
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
πιστὸς was faithful G4103
πιστὸς was faithful
Strong's: G4103
Word #: 4 of 15
objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
ἐν in G1722
ἐν in
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 5 of 15
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
ὅλῳ all G3650
ὅλῳ all
Strong's: G3650
Word #: 6 of 15
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
τῷ G3588
τῷ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 7 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
οἴκῳ house G3624
οἴκῳ house
Strong's: G3624
Word #: 8 of 15
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
αὐτοῦ his G846
αὐτοῦ his
Strong's: G846
Word #: 9 of 15
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ὡς as G5613
ὡς as
Strong's: G5613
Word #: 10 of 15
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
θεράπων a servant G2324
θεράπων a servant
Strong's: G2324
Word #: 11 of 15
a menial attendant (as if cherishing)
εἰς for G1519
εἰς for
Strong's: G1519
Word #: 12 of 15
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
μαρτύριον a testimony G3142
μαρτύριον a testimony
Strong's: G3142
Word #: 13 of 15
something evidential, i.e., (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the decalogue (in the sacred tabernacle)
τῶν G3588
τῶν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 14 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λαληθησομένων of those things which were to be spoken after G2980
λαληθησομένων of those things which were to be spoken after
Strong's: G2980
Word #: 15 of 15
to talk, i.e., utter words

Cross References

Numbers 12:7My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.Hebrews 3:2Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.Exodus 14:31And Israel saw that great work which the LORD did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his servant Moses.Psalms 105:26He sent Moses his servant; and Aaron whom he had chosen.Acts 28:23And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.Hebrews 8:5Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.1 Timothy 1:12And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;Deuteronomy 34:5So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD.Joshua 1:2Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.Hebrews 9:24For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

Analysis & Commentary

Moses' role as 'therapon' (servant/attendant) emphasizes his faithful ministry while clearly subordinating him to Christ. His testimony was 'of those things which were to be spoken after'—he pointed forward to Christ. The entire Mosaic economy was anticipatory, typological, and temporary, serving as a tutor leading to Christ (Galatians 3:24).

Historical Context

Moses himself prophesied the coming of a greater prophet (Deuteronomy 18:15-18), recognized in Jewish tradition as the Messiah. Moses' own testimony thus validated Christ's supremacy.

Questions for Reflection